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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.27, 1,326.88 and 597.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.27, 1,326.88 and 597.75 is: 825.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.27 : 1,326.88 = 597.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.27/1,326.88 = 597.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.27x = 1,326.88 × 597.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.27x = 793,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,135.49/961.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.09

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